From Science to Market to Patients

Strategic advisory, business development and partnerships —
strategy, hands-on execution and interim leadership.

Strategy & Partnering

Commercial, clinical and evidence strategy, business development, partnerships and advisory boards.

Due Diligence & Value

Scientific and commercial due diligence, portfolio value creation and hands-on leadership support.

Growth &
Execution

Growth strategy, market adoption, business development and strategic partnerships.

How I work

I work with clients in different capacities, depending on their needs:

Strategic Advisory | Project Execution | Interim & Fractional Leadership | Board & Advisory Board Roles

From independent strategic advice to taking operational responsibility, my focus is on delivering measurable outcomes.

Examples of my work

• Designed new partnering models that increased adoption of a genomic-profiling service by 30%
• Launched two stalled clinical trials within six weeks through cross-institutional collaboration
• Led five global pharma companies to launch a global precision-oncology consortium
• Funding programmes of CHF 15 million p.a. designed, led and funding deployed

About Dr. Vanessa Johnen

I bring 17 years of experience spanning neuroscience research (DPhil, University of Oxford), strategy consulting at PwC Strategy& and Deloitte, and executive leadership in healthcare innovation.I combine scientific expertise with commercial judgement to identify opportunities, develop growth strategies and build strategic partnerships. My strength lies in aligning stakeholders with different interests, navigating complex decisions and turning strategy into tangible results.My focus is on creating sustainable business value while advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Get in touch

Exploring new opportunities, strategic partnerships or leadership support? Let's make it happen.

Dr. Vanessa Johnen
6900 Lugano
Switzerland
[email protected]

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